Design
Idea. Design. Machine.

3defacto’s design department sets the foundation for long-term successful production and dynamic processes in mechanical engineering with ideal individual solutions. Our solid and well-trained designers have years of project experience and integrate quickly into existing concepts and teams. In so doing, they use precisely those techniques that bring the greatest benefit for the requirements at hand: from design with SolidWorks, customised manufacturing technology for special machines, and the new development of prototypes to component optimisation in process engineering, plant engineering, or conveyor technology.

The fact that this approach strengthens innovation and enables cost-saving, optimised production has been demonstrated by many successful projects over 20 years. Thanks to the long service record of our specialists, we can guarantee sound advice from the design engineers involved, even long after a project has been implemented. Convince yourself of the quality and skill of our specialist engineers without obligation: as a new customer you will receive a satisfaction guarantee at 3defacto.

Services

Design it yourself or have it designed: 3defacto finds the best individual solution and offers services from a single source – from component optimisation to new developments in special mechanical engineering. All production employees are SolidWorks certified. Our services in the field of design are:

Betreuung und Projektleitung

  • Implementation of complete development projects
  • Temporary employment of highly qualified design engineers
  • Handling of contract projects
  • External project management
  • Individually adapted solutions according to the desired project scope
  • Observance of all necessary guidelines and worldwide standards during the entire process
  • Design with SolidWorks by our professionals according to a defined schedule for CE marking

Planning

  • Conception and design of the project according to customer-specific requirements
  • Drafting including evaluation of various systems
  • Definition of the specifications
  • Determination of investment costs and individual type of contract, e.g. at a fixed price, with a framework agreement or by hiring out employees
  • Guarantee of planning security
  • On request: preparation of risk and safety concepts as well as consultation of relevant EU directives
  • 3D CAD designs by our certified SolidWorks experts
  • FEM calculations
  • Visualisations of plant design, piping layouts and assembly simulations

Development and construction

  • Design of machines and special machines
  • Development and production of prototypes and small series
  • Production and assembly drawings, including parts lists and definition of economical production technology
  • Detailing of design constructions
  • Supplier selection
  • Optimal, efficient and reliable development of 3D designs by our SolidWorks professionals
  • Methodical design according to VDI (German Engineering Association) guidelines
  • Design by 3defacto and production by qualified partner companies
  • Construction on site, within the framework of employee leasing

After-Sales-Service

  • Support for professional and technical questions